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Now that we are in the holiday season, take a look at the variety of programs offered at a branch near you! Take the kids to a storytime with Santa, watch A Christmas Carol live, prepare for holiday meals, and much more.

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March Into Health

March is National Nutrition Month, so why not use the Library as a resource to get healthy? The goal of National Nutrition Month is to encourage everyone to eat healthy and get active.

Rather than making drastic changes, some people are more successful if they make changes in small, manageable steps. Little things like reducing your portion size or adding an extra serving of vegetables size to your day can really make a difference.

The Real Holiday Gifts

The holidays can be a great time to reconnect with family. Isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Sure, all the accoutrements of the season, the tree, the gifts, and the amazing food and treats can be filled with enjoyment, but what would all that be without the togetherness the season brings as well?

Those Cringe-Worthy Christmas Tunes

Sensible Seasons

I was researching some information for science class on timeanddate.com and came across their list of American holidays and national observances. It was interesting to note that there are 200 national, state, or religious observances each year. Between Halloween and New Year’s Day alone, Americans celebrate 16 holidays. Sports fans would add a few more to the list. Our family has five birthdays to fit into the month of December, too! Yikes! Is anyone else out there feeling like their treadmill is starting to speed up?!

A Shout Out to Pachyderms

September 22nd is Elephant Appreciation Day, and it's been celebrated since 1996. Wayne Hepburn founded Elephant Appreciation Day after receiving a paperweight of elephants on parade from his daughter as a gift. He became so captivated by them that his love of elephants led to the creation of this day. Elephants are intriguing animals and deserve to be appreciated as examples of bravery, strength, persistence, and power.

May is National Hamburger Month

Well, it’s that time of year again. Everyone is cleaning off their grills and getting ready for the “grilling season.” And, hamburgers are one of the most popular things that people grill during the summer months.

If you want to try something new or just spice up your burger, the Library has many books pertaining to hamburgers. Who knows, maybe you will find a recipe to the “perfect” burger!

Chip Off the Old Guac

March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day. If you’re throwing a party, or just want something to feast on while watching TV, chips and dip is a good way to go. Be it tortilla chips and salsa, or potato chips and ranch, or French onion dip, it’s all good. If you like fresh vegetables, or perhaps grow your own vegetables, why not try making a homemade salsa? Here are a few suggestions for books that can help you create your own dips:

He Changed a Nation

Sometimes we wonder, “can I change the world?" And the answer is yes. If you are passionate enough, one person can change an entire nation. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of these passionate people. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929 as Michael King, Jr. to the parents of Michael King, Sr. and Alberta Williams. At fifteen, he entered college to begin his bachelor studies. By the time King was nineteen, he was an ordained minister with a sociology degree in hand.

Christmas Memories

As we near the holiday season, thoughts generally turn to family gatherings. If you are like many families, you may have lost loved ones recently, so you may not be looking forward to these family gatherings. While there are many ways to cope with loss, one way I have found (and genealogists may agree) very helpful is to look at photos of past holidays.

We've Seen It All Before!

I love watching A Christmas Storyjust as much as the next guy during the holidays, but this year I am on the prowl for your not-so-normal Christmas movies. Thanks to Google and our online catalog, I was able to pin down a list of titles that serve Christmas up in the most unconventional way: